A burglar who forced their way into a pub in Addlestone were scared off by a dog and made off empty-handed, say police.

Surrey Police has launched an appeal for information following a burglary at The George pub in Chertsey Road on September 15.

The incident is thought to have taken place between 4.15am and 4.30am when the suspect forced entry to the pub.

However, in doing so, they woke up a dog whose barking alerted the occupants who were able to disturb the intruder who fled the scene.

The suspect is thought to have left empty-handed, although a fruit machine was damaged during the break-in.

Detective Constable Jack Yearwood from North Surrey CID said: "Although this incident took place during the early hours of the morning, it was in a busy location opposite the Shell petrol station which had numerous customers and passers-by at that time.

"I am therefore hopeful that someone saw something and I would urge any members of public who saw anything suspicious to contact police – any information could prove vital to the investigation.”